The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V531000·Announced 2012-11-09

KTM Recalls 2012-2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC Motorcycles for Fuel Leak

KTM is recalling 2012-2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles because fuel hoses may crack, causing leaks that increase crash and fire risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that explicitly increases the risk of a crash and fire, meeting the rubric criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. A total of 1,181 vehicles are affected by this safety recall.

Due to manufacturing inconsistencies at the supplier, the preformed fuel hoses located between the fuel tank and the throttle body fuel rail may develop cracks or holes at either end. This defect allows fuel to leak during use. The leaking fuel may drip onto the rear tire while the motorcycle is being ridden, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, in the presence of an ignition source, the leaked fuel can cause a fire.

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact KTM Customer Relations at 1-888-985-6090 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KTM 350 EXC-F, 500 EXC
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,181

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 350 EXC-F
  • 500 EXC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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